# Software Engineer, CDN

**Company:** [Vercel](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/vercel)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $196k – $294k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Go, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Lua, React, Next.js, Web Servers, Network Protocols
**Posted:** 2026-01-13

> Build and scale edge infrastructure for Vercel's CDN, focusing on high-performance systems handling petabytes of data and billions of requests. Requires 5+ years experience, Golang proficiency, cloud expertise, and web/network knowledge.

## Job Description

## About You

- Intrigued about tackling complex challenges serving petabytes of data and billions of requests to millions of people
- A collaborative team player who believes in the power of strong teams to drive significant changes and innovations
- Have at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Have deep experience with how to make high performance systems scale in the cloud
- Want to help protect the Vercel platform and our customers from abuse
- Are keen to experiment, challenge norms and deliver secure and reliable systems that delight Vercel's users
- Are knowledgeable and experienced with web servers, network protocols
- Comfortable in Golang
- Familiar with Cloud Services (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, or others)
- Experience with **Terraform, Kubernetes, Lua, React and Next.js** are nice-to-have!

## Benefits

- Competitive compensation package, including equity
- Inclusive Healthcare Package
- Learn and Grow - mentorship and events
- Flexible Time Off
- Gear and WFH budget provided

**San Francisco, CA base pay range: $196,000-$294,000.** Actual salary based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Total compensation may include benefits, equity, and bonus.

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